Written by HK Cheapo
One of the biggest cultural events in Hong Kong’s calendar is the annual International Arts Carnival, which attracts world-class performing arts groups from across the globe.
What happens?
The Carnival is designed specifically with families in mind, with the aim of exposing children to the world of the arts, so there is a variety of family-friendly programming.
In previous years, the lineup has included theatre, dance, acrobatics, black light puppeteering, opera for babies, and musicals. There are also international film screenings, and other interactive experiences.
The shows take place in various locations, such as the Hong Kong Cultural Center in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Hong Kong Space Museum, the Yuen Long Theatre, and Sha Tin Town Hall, to name a few.
Highlights 2026
One of this year’s highlights is Starchitects by UK company Motionhouse, a family-friendly acrobatic theatre show running July 10–12. Five children transform cardboard boxes into rockets and blast off on an imaginative journey through space — great for families.
Tickets 2026
Tickets can be purchased online.
